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Venezuelan activist Joel Linares speaks in Sheffield

NOTE: CANCELLED The meeting tonight with Venezuelan community activist Joel Linares has unfortunately been cancelled due to difficult travelling conditions for the speaker. Apologies if this causes any inconvenience. - Email from Gareth Nicholas, Chair, Sheffield Venezuela Solidarity Campaign Public Talk by Venezuelan grassroots Christian community activist Joel Linares, who was featured in the documentary, Inside the Revolution: A Journey into the Heart of Venezuela. From from a barrio in the west of Caracas, he is a graduate of the Venezuelan government's 'Misión Cultura' programme and is involved in a number of initiatives to promote community participation and development. He is currently doing work for Venezuela's Social Development Bank (BANDES). Hear Joel's first-hand account of life in Caracas, both before andafter Chávez's first election victory. The talk will be preceded by excerpts from the filmWas planned for 7-8.30pm Hicks Building, Lecture Theatre 2, University of Sheffield, Hounsfield RdSheffield Venezuela Solidarity Campaign